chapter 6 Flashcards
Battle of Long Island
First major engagement of the New Continental Army defending against 32,000 British troops outside of New York City
Battle of Saratoga
Multi stage battle in NY ends with the surrender of of British general John Burgoyne. Ensured diplomatic success of American rep in Paris which won alliance w/ France
Valley Forge
George Washingtons camp where 12,000 soldiers and hundreds of followers suffered in the winter months
Philipsburg Proclamation
1779- any slave who deserted a rebel master would receive protection, freedom and land from British
Battle of Yorktown
french and American troops and a french fleet trapped the british army under the command of Gen Cornwallis at Yorktown, VA Franco- American war broke resolve of the british
currency tax
hidden tax on farmers & artisans that accepted continental currency for payment Continental currency caused inflation due to the increased inflation. Lost much value due to the war due to high taxes
Treaty of Paris of 1783
treaty that ended revolutionary war. GB recognized American Independence relinquished its claims lands south of great lakes east of Mississippi River
Pennsylvania constitution of 1776
granted tax paying men right to vote and hold office , created unicameral (one house) legislature w/ complete power. No governor to exercise veto
mixed government
John Adams- 3 branches government each representing one function; executive, legislative and judicial. maintain balance of power
Articles of Confederation
written document Union was confederation of equal states no executive and limited powers. foster common defensement defining the governments structure 1781-1788.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Land Act- orderly settlement established a process by which settled territories would become states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin. Banned slavery in NW territory
Shays’s Rebellion
1786-1787 uprising led by dissedent farmers in western Mass. many revolutionary war veterans, protests taxation policies of eastern elites
Virginia Plan
James MAdison drafted. Philadelphia Constitutional Convention- powerful 3 branch government w? reps in both houses of congress tied to population
New Jersey Plan
Alternative to Virginia Plan
Federalists
Supporters of the Constitution of 1787 strong central government
Antifederalist
opponents of ratification of the constitution they feared it would be out of touch with the needs of citizens failed to guarantee individual liberties
Federalist No. 10
An essay by James Madison The Federalist challenged the views that republican govt only worked in small politics
